Babycakes(1989)
When it comes to love, she's out to prove that you can have your cake & eat it too!
Babycakes Synopsis
Grace is an overweight mortuary cosmetician who falls in love with Rob, a handsome subway train conductor who doesn't even know she exists. When she finally devises a way to meet him, they discover that although they are physically different, they have a lot more in common than they think.
Babycakes (1989) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Paul Schneider, released on February 14, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Ricki Lake, Craig Sheffer, Nada Despotovich and Paul Benedict. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Schneider
- Writers:
- Joyce Eliason, Percy Adlon
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Imi
- Composer:
- William Olvis
- Production:
- ACI, Pearson Television International, The Konigsberg/Sanitsky Company
- Status:
- Released
Babycakes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ricki Lake
as Grace
Craig Sheffer
as Rob
Nada Despotovich
as Keri
Paul Benedict
as Magleby
Betty Buckley
as Wanda
John Karlen
as Al
Cynthia Dale
as Olivia
- Nancy Cser
Nancy Cser
as Young TV Woman
Key crew
Directed by Paul Schneider, written by Joyce Eliason and Percy Adlon.
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Babycakes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 40 ratings.
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Babycakes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Babycakes online?
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Who stars in Babycakes?
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The main cast of Babycakes (1989) includes Ricki Lake, Craig Sheffer, Nada Despotovich, Paul Benedict and Betty Buckley. The film was directed by Paul Schneider. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Babycakes released?
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Babycakes was released on February 14, 1989 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Babycakes worth watching?
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Babycakes (1989) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.